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Proxenia Accelerator Program

Foundation
& Ideation

The entry point for early-stage hospitality-tech founders. Build the knowledge, community, and clarity you need before your first pitch.

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Tier 1 of 4

Where Every Hospitality-Tech Journey Begins

Tier 1 is the entry point for early-stage entrepreneurs with hospitality-based service and tech startups. This program builds foundational knowledge in entrepreneurship and familiarizes participants with industry-specific concepts.

Delivered as a self-paced program designed to take two months, the content includes 20+ online course modules covering customer discovery, value proposition development, team structure, and basic startup financial management — plus 7 bonus soft-skills courses, each with recommended reading.

With access to a moderated online community, participants engage in peer-to-peer discussions that build connections extending well beyond the program.

The Proxenia Framework

Educate  |  Collaborate  |  Accelerate

Educate

Foundational education through industry-specific modules that equip early-stage entrepreneurs with essential knowledge in hospitality entrepreneurship — built for the realities of the industry, not generic startup theory.

Collaborate

A moderated online community where participants connect with peers, share insights, and support each other's growth — building relationships and industry connections that extend well beyond the program.

Accelerate

By guiding entrepreneurs from ideation to a well-defined business concept, Tier 1 accelerates the journey of hospitality startups — positioning them for effective development, market entry, and readiness for Tier 2.

What You Get

Everything You Need to Build Your Foundation

  • 35+ exclusive video course modules covering customer discovery, business model development, MVP creation, fundraising, legal compliance, and financial management
  • 7 bonus soft-skills courses — including Critical Thinking for Entrepreneurs and Resilience & Mental Toughness — each with recommended books
  • 30-minute initial mentoring session with a Proxenia mentor to orient your path and sharpen your focus
  • Moderated online community — peer discussions, founder check-ins, and industry dialogue with fellow hospitality-tech builders
  • Downloadable resources — templates, frameworks, and tools to apply what you learn directly to your venture
  • Optional coaching sessions available for founders who want additional one-on-one guidance
  • Priority access to Tier 2 enrollment when you complete the program

How It Works

A Program Built Around You

Self-Paced

Work through the curriculum on your own schedule. Designed to be completed in two months, but you move at the pace that works for your life.

Community-Supported

You're not going through this alone. The moderated community keeps you connected to peers who are building alongside you.

A Clear Path Forward

Tier 1 is a milestone, not an endpoint. Completing the program positions you for priority access to Tier 2 and the full Proxenia journey.

Participation in the Proxenia Accelerator Program is by application. Reach out to learn more about enrollment and how we match founders to the right tier.

Ready to Start Your Hospitality-Tech Journey?

Tier 1 is where every Proxenia founder begins. Apply today and take the first step toward building something real.

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